Michael Sporn
Biography
Michael Sporn was an American animator who founded his New York City-based company, Michael Sporn Animation in 1980, alongside producing and directing numerous short spots alongside television specials, the majority notable for being literary adaptations. Sporn was nominated for an Oscar in 1984 and an Emmy in 1988 for adaptations of two books by William Steig.
Known For
Courage the Cowardly Dog
Yo! Yes?
Doctor De Soto
What's Under My Bed?
The Mysterious Tadpole
Reading to Your Bunny
The Night Before Christmas: A Mouse Tale
'Twas the Night - A Holiday Celebration
The Amazing Bone
The Little Match Girl
Whitewash
Simple Gifts
The Talking Eggs
Nonsense and Lullabyes: Nursery Rhymes
Nonsense and Lullabyes: Poems
Max's Christmas
Confessions of a Stardreamer
The Poky Little Puppy's First Christmas